Juventus is stepping up their interest in Michael Kayode and Giorgio Scalvini as they aim to strengthen their defense for the next season. Both Italian internationals have been identified as top priorities, regardless of whether the club secures Champions League qualification.
According to reports, these two players have recently climbed high on Juventus’s transfer shortlist. Kayode currently plays for Brentford but is familiar with Serie A from his time in Fiorentina’s academy. Scalvini, on the other hand, is already a key player in Atalanta’s defense and is considered one of Italy’s most promising young defenders.
Juventus Prepares for Defensive Overhaul with Kayode and Scalvini Targets
Scalvini is expected to be the more expensive acquisition, with Atalanta reportedly valuing him between €35 and €40 million. The Bergamo club has indicated openness to offers at this price range, and Juventus is ready to make a formal approach.
Luciano Spalletti, the current Juventus coach, worked with Scalvini during his time with the Italian national team and is known to appreciate the defender’s versatility, his ability to play in both a back three and back four, and his composure on the ball.
Kayode is estimated to cost around €30 million, a slightly lower but still significant investment for Juventus, whose summer transfer budget is influenced by their final league standing. Both players would also fulfill UEFA’s homegrown player requirements for Champions League squad registration, a factor of increasing importance in the Bianconeri’s planning.
Juventus currently holds a comfortable position heading into their final two matches against Fiorentina and Torino, but they cannot afford any slip-ups as Milan, Roma, and Como are all vying for positions within striking distance.
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Juventus is intensifying their interest in Michael Kayode and Giorgio Scalvini as they look to strengthen their defensive options ahead of next season. Both Italian internationals have been identified as priority targets, regardless of whether the club secures Champions League football.
According to Tuttosport, via CalcioMercato, the profiles of these two players have risen sharply on Juventus’s shortlist in recent days. Kayode is currently at Brentford but is familiar with Serie A, having previously come through Fiorentina’s academy. Scalvini is an established presence in Atalanta’s backline and is regarded as one of the most highly-rated young defenders in Italian football.
Juventus Ready to Move for Kayode and Scalvini as Defensive Rebuild Gathers Pace
Scalvini represents the more expensive of the two targets, with Atalanta understood to value the defender between €35 and €40 million. La Dea have indicated they are open to listening to offers at that level, and Juventus is prepared to make a concrete approach.
Spalletti worked with Scalvini during his tenure as Italy national team coach and is a known admirer of his versatility, as the defender is equally comfortable in a back three or back four, and his composure in possession.
Kayode would cost in the region of €30 million, according to reports, a slightly lower outlay that still represents a significant investment for a club whose summer budget remains dependent on their final league position. Both players would satisfy UEFA’s homegrown regulations for Champions League squad registration, an increasingly important consideration for the Bianconeri’s planning.
Juventus enters their final two matches against Fiorentina and Torino in a comfortable position, but they cannot afford to slip up with Milan, Roma, and Como all within striking distance.